GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

In the quest for scientific and technological development, ethical values should not be neglected. Discuss in the current context.

Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2021

Technology and EthicsDimensions of Ethics

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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The toppers’ answers

Nupur GoelAIR 11 · CSE 2019 · 147 wordsTheir whole copy

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India has made great strides in scientific & technological field. At the same time, in their quest ethical values should not be neglected:- Reasons:-

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JAM Internet of things Direct Benefit Transfer (Center: Scientific & Technological Development)

At the same time, in their quest ethical values should not be neglected:-

diagram Participation Equity social justice Humanity Equality freedom, Liberty compassion Empathy (Center: Ethical Values)

Reasons:-

  1. Ethical values make the science & tech development for all. e.g.- Use of NAVIC for all section of society.
  2. science w/o principles - regarded sin by Gandhi.
  3. All scientific developments prone to misuse & abuse by vested interests. Eg - Nuclear proliferation by Ayub khan.
  4. Ethics make it easy to reduce the negative fallouts. Eg - Protection of farmer rights along with IPR Rights (Monsanto case).
  5. It gives way to not only faster socio economic development but also inclusive & sustainable development. Eg - Environment in ethics.
  6. Loss of values leading to cyber bullying, cyber trolling, fake news. Only ethics can rectify such situation.

Close · a summary

Thus, we must conduct scientific & technological research while being ethical in nature.

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